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Witness the Best of Egypt. When is the best time to travel to Egypt

Egypt is perhaps one of the oldest and most popular tourist destinations in the world. Romans and ancient Greeks had started this trend. They came to Egypt to gape at the Colossi of Thebes and the Pyramids. During the colonial periods, the British and Napoleon robbed this land of its treasures to fill their museums. This soon sparked off a trickle of some Grand Tourists, but this trickle eventually became a flood of tourists, taken on Egyptological lectures and Nile cruises by the enterprising Thomas Cook. Traditionally, Egypt’s famous tourist attractions include the Pyramids and monuments, madrassas and mosques of Islamic Cairo. But today, you can also marvel at the tropical fish and fantastic coral reefs, ancient fortresses, dunes, prehistoric rock art and monasteries.

Best time to visit Egypt

The best time to visit this ancient land is during fall and spring. Spring lasts from February to April, whereas fall lasts from September to November. Winter months are known to be quite chilly. So if you are not a fan of cold weather, you better avoid Egypt from December to January. However, the southern region is known to stay pleasant even during winter. But if you are to avoid Egypt for climatic reasons, you should do it during the summer months. Egyptian summer is hot and humid, and you will find Cairo to be at its worst from June to August. The summer months are hot and muggy and Cairo becomes quite filthy, which is why most residents take vacations during this time to avoid the unpleasant climate. The Red Sea coast and even Upper Egypt can be uncomfortably hot during summer. So, it is better to avoid these months entirely.
High and low season is determined based on factors like school holidays and weather patterns. That is why the summer months are considered to be low season in Upper Egypt because of the heat. Winter, on the other hand, is high season as the weather stays pleasant and the markets peak because of Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter. The same pattern is seen when it comes to the tourist season in Cairo and the Red Sea. In the north coast and in Alexandria, however, winter is a low season. With low temperature and wind, winter takes on a harsh note.
If you want to avoid the crowds, you may choose to visit Egypt during the low seasons. However, you need to consider the heat factor if you are planning to vacation in Upper Egypt during summer months. If you are planning to visit Luxor in August, you need to be thoroughly prepared. When you go sightseeing during this time, you must take sunscreen, couple of liters of water and an extravagantly brimmed sunhat to protect yourself against the force of nature. It would be wise for you to plan your vacation around the margins of high season. For example, the first two weeks of June or November are a good time to visit Egypt. The same rule applies to visiting Sinai, the Red Sea and Cairo.